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France debunks report it asked Algeria to use airspace for military operation in Niger
France’s army on Tuesday denied it had asked Algeria to use its airspace for a military operation in Niger after an Algerian state radio report late on Monday said such permission had been refused.
Algerian state radio, which usually…
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Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram
Somalia’s government has banned social media sites TikTok and Telegram, as well as an online betting app, claiming that they were being used by “terrorists” to promote propaganda.
The move comes ahead of the much-anticipated second phase…
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JUST IN: ECOWAS rejects Niger junta’s transition period
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected Niger junta’s three-year power transition plan.
ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah stated this during an interview with the…
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Kenya reinstates fuel subsidy temporarily amidst violent protest
The Kenyan government has reintroduced fuel subsidy to curb soaring prices of petrol, kerosene, and diesel in the country.
The development comes after months of violent anti-government protests over the burden of high living costs.
On…
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Finally, Niger junta grants Bazoum access to his doctor
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum who has been detained since being ousted by members of his guard last month was seen by his doctor Saturday, his entourage said, amid mounting concern.
The president “had a visit by his doctor today”, a…
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ECOWAS military force in Niger will destabilise region- Russia warns
Russia has warned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) that military intervention in Niger Republic could escalate the crisis.
Leaders of ECOWAS member states met in Abuja on Thursday and resolved to deploy a “standby…
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Niger military junta to be held accountable for detained leader’s safety-US
The United States would hold the junta that took power in Niger Republic accountable for the safety of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, his family, and detained members of the government.
“The United States joins the…
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Niger : Coup leaders threaten to kill Bazoum if military intervenes
Niger’s junta told a top U.S. diplomat that they would kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if neighboring countries attempted any military intervention to restore his rule, two Western officials told The Associated Press.…
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JUST IN: ECOWAS orders immediate standby force against Niger coup plotters
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has ordered its standby force to restore constitutional order in NIger Republic.
ECOWAS President, Omar Alieu Touray made the declaration while reading the resolution of ECOWAS on…
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Niger Republic coup leaders form new govt
The Coup leaders in Niger Republic have formed a new government.
A decree read out on national television on Thursday, confirmed the development.
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Prime Minister Ali Mahaman…
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